FRED'S MARKET RESTAURANT
1401 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-752-7763
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on unused make table. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler stewed okra made at 10pm, time taken 8:45am (52F - Cooling). Stop sale issued
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler stewed okra made at 10pm, time taken 8:45am (52F - Cooling) Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting strawberries before washing. Stop sale issued. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Sharply dented can Bush's baked beans.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Paperwork was incomplete, but paper work specifying time range not present. Manager completed paperwork
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can baked beans in can rack. Manager segregated and marked do not use
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line by warmer
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting strawberries before washing. Stop sale issued. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying in prep area not landing on food contact surfaces. Discussed pest control with manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cooler shelled eggs ( 57- ambient Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated product in cooler since 7:30 time taken 9:44 manager moved items to walk in cooler. Eggs retemped at 50f, American cheese in ice bath at 38f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling water in container at hand sink in prep area. Manager stopped and educated employee
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead fly on premises. Under water line on back prep station. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By prep warmer
Ice buildup in reach-in make line by condenser on cook line.
Observed grease buildup behind fryer on floor
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On breading station
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet trout (119F - Hot Holding). Manager time marked and added to Time As A Public Health Control plan
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed zip tied bags of tomato and meat sauce in walk in freezer dated 1-20-25
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel in 2017 plans is not accurate to current layout Server station: hand sink moved to dish area next to right side of cooler. No hand sink installed by ice machine Dish area: designated hand sink was moved to far left side where servers are using, Prep area: salad prep sink moved to back prep area and hand sink moved to wall where fryers are in the front
Jul 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in server station. 1 live fly by breading station in kitchen. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on unused make table. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line: cooked pork sausage (119F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (115F - Hot Holding); fried pork chops (121F - Hot Holding); tomato gravy (127F - Hot Holding) scrambled eggs (121 - Hot Holding)
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel in 2017 plans is not accurate to current layout Server station: hand sink moved to dish area next to right side of cooler. No hand sink installed by ice machine Dish area: designated hand sink was moved to far left side where servers are using, Prep area: salad prep sink moved to back prep area and hand sink moved to wall where fryers are in the front
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris buildup on cook line and under kitchen equipment by breading station
Mar 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Christopher Grinstead 11-5-2018, certificate expired 11-5-2023. Manager completed National Registry Food Safety Professionals, cert 22023931,no certificate available.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel in 2017 plans is not accurate to current layout Server station: hand sink moved to dish area next to right side of cooler. No hand sink installed by ice machine Dish area: Additional hand sink added to far left side where servers are using. Prep area: salad prep sink moved to back prep area and hand sink moved to wall where fryers are in the front
Nov 29, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel in 2017 plans is not accurate to current layout Server station: hand sink moved to dish area next to right side of cooler. No hand sink installed by ice machine Dish area: designated hand sink was moved to far left side where servers are using, Prep area: salad prep sink moved to back prep area and hand sink moved to wall where fryers are in the front
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment cook chills and rop- tomato gravy, okra and tomatoes, cooked rutabagas, leftover soups
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel in 2017 plans is not accurate to current layout Server station: hand sink moved to dish area next to right side of cooler. No hand sink installed by ice machine Dish area: designated hand sink was moved to far left side where servers are using, Prep area: salad prep sink moved to back prep area and hand sink moved to wall where fryers are in the front
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment cook chills and rop- tomato gravy, okra and tomatoes, cooked rutabagas, leftover soups
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.